Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System

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Renewing Cleanser Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), magnesium aluminum silicate, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, sorbitol, dimethyl isosorbide, disodium PEG-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate, tridecyl stearate, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, polyethylene, cetyl esters, anthemis nobilis flower extract, sodium hyaluronate, sodium PCA, xanthan gum, tridecyl trimellitate, propylene glycol, Imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum). Revitalizing Toner Water (aqua), glycolic acid, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, anthemis nobilis flower extract, rosa canina fruit extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sodium PCA, panthenol, glycerin, propylene glycol, allantoin, polysorbate 20, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, benzophenone-4, tetrasodium EDTA, imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum), blue 1 (CI 42090), yellow 5 (CI 19140). Repairing Treatment Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), ethoxydiglycol, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, cetearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, panthenol, allantoin, xanthan gum, ceteareth-20, carbomer, triethanolamine, diazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum).

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

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August 8, 2009

Pros:

I used Proactiv for about a year, and it worked OK for me; still the occasional breakout and it didn't do much for my blackheads.

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However, it was recently brought to my attention that Proactiv face wash (and many other exfoliating cleansers) contain POLYETHYLENE BEADS (that's plastic, folks!) which are polluting our water systems and oceans.

I used Proactiv for about a year, before it was brought to my attention that the "microbeads" in the face wash are polyethylene. The plasic beads used as the exfoliant in the Proactiv face wash don't disintegrate with time. They are ingested by fish, birds, shellfish, and other marine life. It is unknown how long it takes for those microplastic beads to leave the bodies of those animals, or if they do at all. If you eat fish, shellfish, or care at all about our marine ecosystem (which provides us with most of the oxygen we breathe), find yourself an all natural cleanser WITHOUT POLYETHYLENE in it.
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August 4, 2009

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the mask is AWESOME

Cons:

smell
inconsistent
drying

the mask is awesome and works immediately. I have been using this for about a year and it worked the first couple of months and then it stopped working. My acne never got worse but it didn't get better either. My face got VERY dry. Once i stopped using it and then tried to go back to it, it didn't work. In the summer after sweating and being in the pool, the product never worked again but the mask is definitely worth buying. I still buy it even though i dont buy the other products.
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August 2, 2009
It's a waste of money and time!!!!!!
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August 1, 2009

Pros:

It made my skin feel smoother for a while and it also cleared my skin- for a while.

Cons:

To be honest, it made my skin worse. I have had problems with acne for 4 years and I thought it would help but It didn't. It made my skin peel and even after I stoped I had to put up with peeling skin and a very red irritated face for 2 months.

Maybe it works for people with light or moderate acne, but it didn't work for me. I regret using it now. The process of puting the medication on every morning and night does take up time. It can be a hassle if your someone who feels uncomfortable puting a cream on top of a cream. Like I said it did work for a while. It was slowly making my acne clear up and then two weeks later, it came back twice as bad. If it gets in your eyes it does irritate it. I would never use it again, but I did get my money back.
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July 30, 2009

Pros:

It worked the for the first year or so and made my face look clear and hydrated.

Cons:

It just recently stopped working for me. It has always smelt horrible and when I go to sleep, I'll wake up and my room smells awful. The toner feels like it's burning my skin sometimes.

It doesn't work and is pricey.
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July 29, 2009

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Never fully cleared my skin and caused dark spots to develop on my face. Another annoying side effect was that the stuff bleaches fabrics (be sure it is really dry before laying down unless you want your pillow cases and sheets ruined).

Soooo not worth the price! Also, on the website you can't cancel your order and when I called customer service they asked immediately why I was calling and then put me on hold for over 10 minutes then tried to convince me not to cancel...
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July 28, 2009

Pros:

Gave me beautiful skin for the first week. Loved the system & was impressed with the refining mask.

Cons:

I used Proactiv for about 2 months. I didn't know that when you stop using it you break out like crazy... now within a week I went from one pimple to about 40. For me it only worked for a week... BIG waste of money. Won't buy/use ever again.

Different systems work for different people. After seeing a dermatologist, trying all kinds of over the counter cleansers, and trying the "natural" cures, I have yet to find a true cure for my acne. I definitely wouldn't recommend this product for anyone who has acne, because I think it is just a scam.
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July 27, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

Bad reaction. My eyelids swelled shut within hours of use. I realize I'm probably one of few who have a severe allergic reaction like this. Also, difficult to stop automatic shipping and get your money back!

For ME it just wasn't worth the time and discomfort to see if it worked or not. Everyone reacts differently, of course. But beware if you have uber-sensitive skin and/or have had that kind of reaction to benzoyl peroxide before. And I didn't like that it was difficult to get my money back. My father actually had to call them to tell them I was allergic to the stuff and only then did they credit me and stop sending the orders.
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July 24, 2009

Pros:

temporarily clears acne for about few months, takes a few weeks to kick in, doesnt burn (maybe the toner a bit)

Cons:

it made my oily skin embarassingly flaky, it took about 15minutes in the mornin and night, cost about all of my savings, acne came back worse than everrrr (even worse after i stopped usin it) and made me wanna cryyyyy jessica simpson lied to me!!!!!

please dont u this, its such a rip. i guess if ur really really desperate and need sumthin to clear it and onlyyyy usein it for a few months then maybe, but its not worth it and u end up buyin all their other stupid products to make it work better. its a classic example of a fancy butt product that just wants ur money.
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July 24, 2009

Pros:

Once you first use it you see a whole lot of difference.

Cons:

Didn't work completely, more breakouts came.

For some people it may work, then again it may not. I've used it for a few months and it never cleared up like the people on the commercials say it does, or how the photos looked. It only has 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide, which definately doesn't help. It needs 10% Benzoyl Peroxide.
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